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PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
7
Schools
3,217
Students
$11,481
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 3,217 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,481 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL02–04203
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL02–04249
PARAGOULD PRIMARY SCHOOLPK–01662
WOODROW WILSON ELEM. SCHOOL02–04240
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL05–06512
PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH07–08481
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PARAGOULD HIGH SCHOOL09–12870
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,481-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
27%
State
51.6%
Local (property tax)
27.3%
Federal
21.1%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,217
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,481, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,217 students.
What is the graduation rate for PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,481 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.